Found my wheels, 17X9! Rotas in bronze
#1
Found my wheels, 17X9! Rotas in bronze
17X9! Probably won't fit though......tires?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17X9-...item51976cd61a
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17X9-...item51976cd61a
Last edited by JPMM; 10-29-2011 at 09:58 AM.
#2
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They should fit. Theyll definately poke some.
see this:
http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...highlight=17x9
see this:
http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...highlight=17x9
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#8
Just to clarify the picture I posted in that thread isn't my car, was just posting it as a reference. (I'm Rev on M/U)
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#13
So, I will need the correct offset...... what # offset will allow me to run proper sized tires, like 215(225)/40(45)17?
#14
If a 7.5 et30 pokes X amount, a 9 et30 would poke X+.75"
JPMM, for a 7.5 you're looking for 42-35 offset, ideally. Higher end if you want the wider tire.
#15
the more reasonable size 17X7.5 rims have a different (yucky) finish???
It is the same color code, But may look different , since they are not the same size.
Jun Huang
A Spec Wheels & Tires LLC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-RO...Q5fAccessories
It is the same color code, But may look different , since they are not the same size.
Jun Huang
A Spec Wheels & Tires LLC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-RO...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by JPMM; 10-29-2011 at 09:58 AM.
#17
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...eelOffsets.jsp
#18
Oop ... Sorry ... I'm wrong ... I thought of something else.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...eelOffsets.jsp
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...eelOffsets.jsp
You just didn't take the different widths into account.
#19
17X9! Probably won't fit though......tires?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17X9-...item51976cd61a
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17X9-...item51976cd61a
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
#21
225/25.4=8.85", a 9" wheel measures 10", so a 225 is still going to have a slight stretch over a 9" wide wheel.
In other words, a 225/35 will work on a 17x9, but won't look as good as a 205/40 is going to in terms of stretch for fitment.
Oh, and in terms of ride: a stretched tire is going to be much stiffer than a standard-fitment tire due to how the sidewall is pulled away from where it "wants" to be.
In other words, a 225/35 will work on a 17x9, but won't look as good as a 205/40 is going to in terms of stretch for fitment.
Oh, and in terms of ride: a stretched tire is going to be much stiffer than a standard-fitment tire due to how the sidewall is pulled away from where it "wants" to be.
#22
It doesn't make THAT much of a difference. Especially since the tires that are generally used for stretch have soft sidewalls, so the stiffening of the sidewall is often welcomed on stretch setups. It'll hardly be any different than the stiffness of kumho summer performance tires or something.
#23
Typically, 17x7s are used for 17" rims on MINIs. 17x8s would be stretching it a bit more. This thread might help with that: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...the-track.html. ET is 38-50mm, with most stock rims having an ET45. To me, if you go to a 17x9 rim, the ET factor kinda gets thrown out the door, as you are attempting to max-fill the tire wells. You would be risking tires and/or rims rubbing the black trim, as well as rubbing the struts/springs (whether stock or aftermarket).
Hmm... this guy is running 225/40/18s on his MINI: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...225-tires.html. However, they are mounted on 18x8s. If you are seriously considering 17x9s, call and check with the seller or rim manufacturer and find out what they say about them fitting a MINI.
Hmm... this guy is running 225/40/18s on his MINI: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...225-tires.html. However, they are mounted on 18x8s. If you are seriously considering 17x9s, call and check with the seller or rim manufacturer and find out what they say about them fitting a MINI.
#24
To avoid any responsibility for things like rubbing on fenders, companies play it very conservative when it comes to claiming wheel fitment. You probably won't find anyone saying they have 17x9's on MINIs even though there are quite a few examples of it working. They play it safe and stick with 7's and 7.5's instead.
#25
To avoid any responsibility for things like rubbing on fenders, companies play it very conservative when it comes to claiming wheel fitment. You probably won't find anyone saying they have 17x9's on MINIs even though there are quite a few examples of it working. They play it safe and stick with 7's and 7.5's instead.